So Mari, When you applied for this game what did you expect it to be like? Why do you think you were chosen?
MARILEIGH: I really had no idea what to expect when I applied for this game. It looked very promising and seemed like a fantastic way to get to meet lovely people and have fun in the meantime. I got much more than I ever bargained for. Everyone was so fantastic, the game was done so well and I really did have a fantastic time. I really don't know why I was chosen, but I guess the host may have seen something special in me and I am supremely flattered to have been included in such a well-rounded and fun group of people.

Did you have any particular strategies in mind going into this game?
MARILEIGH: When I began the game, I really wanted to just enjoy myself and my fellow castmates. Integrity is a very important thing to me, and I wanted to make sure that I left with my honor and self-respect intact. I wanted to meet some good, honest, fair people and really have a fantastic time. Being true to myself was more important than winning, and I can leave knowing that I never once compromised who I was and what I believe in. I was aiming to make it a little farther than I did, but I am the only person I can fault for that. I just didn't have the ability to play as hard as the other people left in the game were doing. It doesn't make me respect them any less, it's just what transpired and no hard feelings for that. :)

What were your relationships like with the other houseguests?
MARILEIGH: I really do care and respect all of the people I was put into the house with. They are all good human beings and I did genuinely like something about each and every one of them. I did become exceptionally close to a few people, and they know how much their friendship and their support has meant to me. You know who you are and know that I love you. Since I was evicted, nothing has really changed, but now I am seeing things that I may have wanted to overlook when I was still playing the game. There was one person in particular who I would have done absolutely anything in the world to see stay in the game. Upon seeing the eviction results, it appears that my perceptions may have been a tad off. I would be lying if I said that it didn't sting a bit, but I know that person has a good heart and was just playing the game. Since the game is over for me, it is very refreshing to see now who is really as nice as they claim to be and who is really stretching their acting muscles. All of that aside, I still enjoy them all and hope that it stays nice and conflict-free in the house without mom to mediate! Hee hee.

You were the oldest person in the house, did that make it more difficult for you to bond with the others? Do you think that may have been a factor in your eviction?
MARILEIGH: I have a feeling that it may have interfered slightly with my ability to bond with certain people, yes. There are just things that I have in common with people my age that I didn't share with a few of the other participants in the game. But really I did feel like I bonded with everyone in some way, I guess just with some slightly more than others. I mean, I know that no one said "Oh, she's the oldest, so let's nominate her and vote her out," but I think that maybe when it came down to the wire they wanted to stay with someone who they could connect with on more of a younger level. I can't fault them for doing that, because I can understand their reasoning, but I really did come into this game hoping that my age wouldn't be a factor in my leaving the game. Unfortunately, it appears it did.

What message do you have for the people still in the house?
MARILEIGH: First off, I want to wish the best of luck to everyone in the house. You guys are a very fun and fantastic group of people, and I am very glad that you all made it this far in the game. The majority of this house is playing with integrity, honor and class. I really hope that you can be rewarded with a win, because you deserve it. To the others, what goes around does come around, probably sooner than you'd think. No matter what, I wish you all nothing but happiness and love in the future.
Cory- The kindest, most sincere and down to earth guy there is. You know I love you.
Andy- Don't you change a bit. You are as sweet as they come and I know you'll make me proud!
Nick- Fantastic guy, men don't come any better than you!
Mike- I only wish that you and I could have gone further together. Kick some butt for the underdogs, mole!
Ayane- You really had me snowed, and I think you are playing this game better than anyone. Don't over-exert yourself with the hugs sweetie. *Laughs!* *Smiles!* *Super hug!* *Happy shiny Care Bears dancing in the forest of love!!*
Heidi, Lindsey, Bethany and Angie- Have fun, play fair. Nice getting to know you all.
Alex- Sorry to steal your spotlight for a few minutes. You can have it back now. :)
And lastly, to the incredible Josh and Melinda, thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing me into this. I had so much fun, and I would come back and play it again in a second! You are running youreselves a great game and I am very, very proud of you! Everything else aside, I still do care for you all, and thanks for giving me such a fun game! I'll miss you and I hope to see you all soon. It has been great!

Thank you so much for coming this morning Marileigh. Good luck to you in the future!